First Lady, Remi Tinubu, Amaechi Arrive Daura

Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu, has arrived in Daura, Katsina State, for the funeral of former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Mrs. Tinubu was accompanied by the wives of some top politicians, including the wife of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Fatimah Abbas; the wife of the Deputy Senate President, Laila Barau; and the wife of the National Security Adviser, Zarah Ribadu.

Former Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi also arrived early for the burial of his former “boss”.

Amaechi, who was turbaned as Dan Amanar Daura in 2022, still holds this title, which is a significant honor in the former president’s hometown.

Dignitaries, former government officials, and political heavyweights began arriving in Katsina State for the final burial rites.
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‎Among the early arrivals were former Vice Presidents Yemi Osinbajo and Atiku Abubakar; former Senate President Ahmad Lawan; and former Governors Aminu Bello Masari (Katsina), Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto), Yahaya Bello (Kogi), Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti), Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun), Aliyu Wamakko (Sokoto), and Ali Modu Sheriff (Borno), who also served as a one-time National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party.
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‎Others in attendance include billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote; former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami; and former Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen.
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‎A heavy security presence was observed in and around Daura, with personnel from the Department of State Services, Nigeria Police Force, and Nigerian Army stationed at strategic locations.
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‎Traffic diversions and crowd control measures were also in place to ensure smooth movement as thousands of mourners thronged Daura to pay their last respects.
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‎The funeral, led by Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda, follows Islamic rites, with Buhari’s body, accompanied by Vice President Kashim Shettima, arriving from London around midday.
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‎President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, religious leaders, and traditional rulers are also expected to attend in the coming hours as the funeral proceedings continue.
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‎A public holiday was declared on July 15, 2025, as part of a seven-day national mourning period to honor Buhari’s legacy.
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